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Rob Gronkowski is aware that Tom Brady can still play in the NFL if preferred.

The 48-year-old Brady made headlines when he stated during a recent interview with CNBC that he checked out the concept of potentially making a return to the NFL. However, the league wasn't a huge fan of it, with Brady being a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Brady recently partnered with Gronkowski for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, where the seven-time Super Bowl champion showed that he still has it with a couple of great crisp passes throughout the day, including one to Gronkowski on a two-point conversion.

"Tom looked extraordinary," Gronkowski told Covers in an unique interview. "It appeared like he's never missed out on a down in his life still to this day, being 48 years of ages. He's never missed a beat over the last three years he has removed.

"The guy is simply a competitor. He's a performer. He looked like he was 24 years old out there. If he played in the NFL today-- which I swear he still could-- he's the just one that might at the age of 48, and he would be a top-10 quarterback."

Gronkowski, who won four titles along with Brady as one of the most dominant tight ends in history, goes so far as to state that he thinks Brady might still dip into a starter level until the age of 54.

"Hypothetically speaking, I would state up until 54 years of ages," Gronkowski stated. "This guy is just different. He blew my mind. Over the last month, we were training together, and each time I was strolling away satisfied with his skill-set, his competitiveness, and just how his arm strength, his accuracy is all still there.

"He may have it for life. He might have it until like 80 years of ages. I have actually never seen a come-down with his athletic skills ever. This guy's just a device."

When asked exactly what it is that Brady does to remain in such good condition, Gronkowski stated it's "everything," including his approaches such as the TB12 approach.

"He does everything right," Gronkowski informed Covers. "I will attribute it to how disciplined he is, his approaches as well. They're wonderful methods, they work great. But on top of all that, he simply has it. He was born like that. You do everything, but your body needs to exist, and he was blessed with always being all set to go. I admire it big-time forever."

Fanatics Flag Football Classic was 'incredible'

really enjoyed partnering with Brady again for the flag football venture, suggesting it felt much like old times with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

"It was an astounding experience," Gronkowski stated. "You got ta thank (Fanatics CEO) Michael Rubin and Tom Brady for placing on an incredible display screen. Just how fast it changed from Saudi Arabia to having it hosted in Los Angeles, and just how high-end it was, how they looked after the professional athletes, our household, and after that just made it a magnificent occasion. They did such a terrific job. They actually did. I appreciate them having me out there.

"Unfortunate I got a little dented up, but I had a terrific first drive. I headed out there, had three catches on that very first drive, the two-point conversion. It looked like Brady-to-Gronk was back as soon as again. Unfortunately, I needed to leave the game at the end."

Gronkowski, who left the game after the two-point conversion due to a hamstring injury, stated he probably will not be playing again up until next year when the next flag football timeless video game takes location.

"As of right now, I believe there is a two-year agreement with the flag football video game," stated Gronkowski. "So I think it's going to take place once again next year. But since today, there's no other displays on my radar. I'm simply trying to recover up today my man and just be all set to choose the NFL season again with the FOX family."

Next action for Drake Maye is avoiding turnovers

The present New England Patriots-- with whom Gronkowski won three Super Bowls-- are heading in the ideal instructions under young quarterback Drake Maye.

The Patriots simply kipped down a surprising season, advancing to the Super Bowl a year after going 4-13. However, they lost as they were soundly beat by the Seattle Seahawks, 29-13.

Maye completed second in MVP voting, leading the league in conclusion portion and passer rating.

As Maye gets ready for his third season and to ideally lead the Patriots over the hump for their very first Super Bowl given that 2018 (when Gronkowski existed), the tight end thinks he simply has to lower somewhat on the turnovers as the something he needs to surpass.

Maye had eight fumbles in 2025, the sixth-most of any quarterback.

"When his deep ball exists, his deep ball is actually there," Gronkowski stated. "You saw it on display throughout the entire season. What I really loved about him and his enhancement from Year 1 to Year 2 was that he learned how to read a defense. He learned how to examine it down in the scenarios when the circumstance exists, not to force your ball, however inspect it down and take 5 backyards or 6 yards per play, instead of requiring it therein.

"But I would state to protect the ball. He had the ball on the ground a lot. He had a great deal of fumbles. So you got ta protect that ball, because turnovers injure your group huge time."

Travis Kelce's return is 'fantastic for the video game'

Gronkowski is a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he's very first eligible next year. He's a four-time All-Pro and led the league in getting touchdowns in 2011.

Travis Kelce, a fellow tight end who entered around the same time duration as Gronkowski, just recently decided to return for a 14th season in the NFL. Kelce posted 76 receptions for 851 getting lawns and 5 goals last season, however his impending marriage to global music star Taylor Swift had fueled retirement talk.

"Travis Kelce coming back, it just shows how excellent of a player that he is, how he takes care of his body," Gronkowski told Covers. "His durability in this video game of football, particularly at the tight end position, is just exceptional. I have nothing but terrific respect for Travis Kelce.

"It's great for the video game that he's returning. I make sure it's great for Kansas City too. His leadership, his understanding out there on the field. I see him all the time, excellent buddies with him. It's going to be great to see him out on the field once again. And like I stated, I admire his longevity. It's amazing what he is still doing at such a high level."

When asked who is the finest tight end in today's video game, Gronkowski opts for George Kittle. The San Francisco 49ers tight end is still playing at a high level at the age of 32, having published his seventh Pro Bowl project.

Kittle was limited to 11 video games in 2025, his season ending with a torn Achilles in the Wild Card championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

"I really love what he performs in the run game, and I really like what he does in the pass video game," Gronkowski stated. "If George Kittle can stay healthy this year and come back at full speed from the Achilles injury, with how dominant he is going against defensive ends and how hard he plays, he's the total plan at the tight end position.